IvoryInk guide
How to Remove Metadata From Photos
Understand what image metadata can contain and how browser re-encoding can create a cleaner file before sharing.
What metadata can include
Image metadata can include camera model, capture date, editing software, orientation, color data, and sometimes location information. Not every image includes every field, but it is worth checking before sharing sensitive files.
IvoryInk summarizes detected metadata where possible without exposing exact GPS coordinates in the interface.
Why re-encoding helps
A practical way to remove many metadata fields is to redraw the image to a canvas and export a new file. The new image keeps the pixels but does not carry the same embedded metadata structure.
This approach is local and simple, which makes it useful before posting photos online or sending files to someone else.
Understand the limitations
Different formats and browsers can behave differently. Some technical color or encoding information may remain, and metadata removal should not be treated as forensic privacy protection.
For everyday sharing, browser re-encoding is still a useful cleanup step.
Check output after cleaning
After removing metadata, download the cleaned file and use the new copy for sharing. Keep the original if you need camera details for your own archive.